WEBTOON Entertainment Inc., the global leader in digital storytelling and home to some of the world’s largest webcomic platforms, will take the stage at Fast Company’s 2025 Innovation Festival in New York City.
On September 16, 2025 (3:30–4:00 pm ET), WEBTOON will host a headlining panel titled “Is Creator-Driven Content the Future of Hollywood?” to explore how creators are transforming the entertainment industry.
Panelists include Yongsoo Kim, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global WEBTOON; Halle Stanford, President and Executive Producer of 7 Crow Stories; Ray Utarnachitt, TV writer and executive producer; and Valkyrae, co-owner of 100 Thieves and founder of HiHi Studios. Together, they will share insights on the rise of webcomics in Hollywood, why studios are racing to adapt creator-led stories, and how creators are building global fandoms.
The Fast Company Innovation Festival is a four-day event that brings together business leaders and innovators across industries to discuss creativity, innovation, and the future of media and technology.
WEBTOON Entertainment has established itself as a powerhouse in digital IP, with studios in both the U.S. and Korea. Its stories have been adapted worldwide, including hits like Sweet Home and Through My Window (Netflix), Vigilante (Disney+), Sidelined: The QB and Me (Tubi), and Tower of God (Crunchyroll). The company also collaborates with major brands such as Disney, HYBE, Ubisoft, DC Comics, and Discord to engage its massive Gen Z fanbase.
With more than 155 million monthly active users across WEBTOON, Wattpad, and its other platforms, WEBTOON Entertainment continues to redefine the intersection of digital storytelling and Hollywood.
Source: WEBTOON
